Still Undecided :(

Would I be stupid in buying a refurbished G5 iMac in the apple store right now?
I was planning on getting a Intel IMac but then a deal came up that i couldnt refused and I bought a IBook. So i spend of my money that i had for the Intel IMac to get the IBook. So I was thinking of getting a G5 IMac 20" so I can also stay with the IBook. Does that make sense lol? or should I just sell the IBook and get myself the Intel IMac? I just use computer to browse,chat,music and some simple photo stuff

I think having a portable is a big advantage. Also, from the uses you've described, a G5 iMac should be more than sufficient.

Good luck with your decision.

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I know. That is why I want to stay with the IBook lol and considering that I got for a good price too. What advantage does the Intel IMac has right now over the G5 IMac? I am talking about the present not the future.

I almost picked up a refurb G5 iMac the other day myself - the deals are good, but in the end just couldn't justify it. But there's nothing wrong with them to be sure - perhaps a little louder/hotter than the Intel counterpart, but overall nothing that should sway you against it, especially given your usage requirements.

I almost picked up a refurb G5 iMac the other day myself - the deals are good, but in the end just couldn't justify it. But there's nothing wrong with them to be sure - perhaps a little louder/hotter than the Intel counterpart, but overall nothing that should sway you against it, especially given your usage requirements.

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Another thing that I am also holding on the Intel IMac is that i have a feeling inside of me that Apple is not going to stay too Long with the Duo Core with the IMac, just a feeling lol

Another thing that I am also holding on the Intel IMac is that i have a feeling inside of me that Apple is not going to stay too Long with the Duo Core with the IMac, just a feeling lol

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Not sure how this matters - they're obviously not staying with the G5, so that's no difference. The Core Duo is just one of many versions of Intel chips to come, I'm sure, but I wouldn't base a buying decision purely on that. Now, the fact that it's a Rev A may make you have second thoughts...

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